What’s Happening, November 22, 2017

SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES are regularly at 9am and 11am. (On Fifth Sundays we have one combined worship service at 10am.) Our November Sermon Series is “The Table of Thanks and Giving!”Thankfulness is a major theme in the Bible. From the birth of a baby to the deliverance of a people, God’s people have so much to be thankful for in everyday life. Giving is another theme in the Bible most modeled when God sent Jesus into the world to redeem and reconcile us. Both thanks and giving are most prominent promises around the table with Jesus and others.

Jesus offers us some lessons when he invites people to the table of thanksgiving. Jesus understood a simple invitation to come and then engage at the table so that lives can be examined, restored, and ultimately transformed into His image and likeness. How much time do we spend at the table with Jesus and others? Jesus invites us and others to the table of thanksgiving.

BAPTISMIf you are interested in being baptized, please contact Ruth in the church office at mckendreeinfo@gmail.com or 615-271-2600.

ENCOUNTER MINISTRY Our Encounter Ministry will NOT be meeting this Sunday. We invite you to join us on December 3 at 12:30pm at the offices of the United Methodist Publishing House on 2222 Rosa L. Parks Blvd, Nashville, TN. The Encounter is an alternative service for those who feel “church” is not for them. We are disrupting the passive model of Christian gathering and building bridges of hope around tables where we encounter God in and with our neighbor and engage the neighborhood. For more information on our Encounter Ministry, you may contact Rick Quinn at mckendreerick@gmail.com.

REFRESH! is our mid-week gathering. We meet in the first floor chapel each Wednesday, 12:00-12:30pm. Our worship includes prayers, music, a message and Holy Communion. Everyone is invited to attend.

RSVP: By Monday November 27th (Need to know for sure the number who can attend for planning tables & amount of food) Call Martha Barr or Willodene Brodrick (See numbers above) or Debbie McCormick at 615-879-5542

Directions to Debbie’s home: To 2084 Traemoor Village Drive take I-40W toward Memphis. Take exit 199 (Old Hickory Blvd exit). Turn right onto Old Hickory Blvd. Cross over Charlotte Pike intersection; go straight ahead past Dollar General. Turn left into Traemoor Village Community. Turn left inside the townhouse community. Go straight ahead and her home is slightly right in front of you. Extra parking to the right by the pool house.

YOUR CHOICE OF SOME ITEMS ON PANTRY LIST FOR BETHLEHEM CENTER OF NASHVILLE:

Our youth are selling items from Equal Exchange Co-op – coffees, teas, and chocolate. The money raised will be used for our youth to participate in Warmth in Winter (youth retreat) in January. The sale will be until December 3rd. Orders will be here and distributed on Sunday, December 17. (You pay for them at that time.) Check out this link to see the entire catalog: http://equalexchange.coop/sites/default/files/communitysales/fundraising/catalog.pdf. These coffees, teas and chocolates make excellent Christmas gifts.

Your purchase supports more than just McKendree Church; it helps support farmers worldwide! Equal Exchange trades fairly and directly with over 40 small farmer co-operatives to bring you delicious coffee, chocolate, tea and more. Their partners receive pre-harvest credit, above-market prices for their crops, plus an additional Fair Trade premium that can be invested in social programs, farm renovation, and other essential projects. Your support helps promote a more equitable, sustainable and democratic food system. Thank you!

Be sure to see some of our youth soon to place an order!

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OPPORTUNITIES FOR SERVICE!

OPPORTUNITY FOR SERVICE MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27! We have received a request from our Pencil Partner School, Buena Vista Enhanced Option Elementary School for volunteers to help greet children and parents during morning arrival time next Monday, November 27! They are starting an attendance challenge and would like to kick off the event with a “Red Carpet Welcome” and are looking for folks to welcome/thank their children and families for being on time to school. If you could be at Buena Vista School Monday morning at 7:25-8:15 to share some hospitality with our neighbors in North Nashville, please email Rick Quinn at mckendreerick@gmail.com. Buena Vista Elementary School is located at 1531 9th Avenue North, Nashville, 37208.

BUENA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE For several years, McKendree Church has done Angel Tree gifts for the students at Rose Park School. Our Pencil Partner School this year, Buena Vista Elementary, does not need that type of assistance. They do need food to send home with the families to help out over the winter break. Last year the school had 150 families that took home food bags. You can purchase these items and bring them to the church. Or you can order them on Amazon and have them delivered to the school. Their address is 1531 9th Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37208. Wednesday, December 6th will be the last day to bring items to the church or have them arrive at the school if shipped by Amazon.

CLOTHES CLOSET NEED! We are in great need of help in our Clothes Closet to sort, fold and put away clothes! This needs to be done when the closet is NOT open to the public. (It’s hard to organize when people are looking through the clothes.) This can be done in the morning or afternoon to fit your schedule. Please contact Ruth Baggett in the church office at 615-271-2600 or mckendreeinfo@gmail.com if you can help. We also need plastic bags (Walgreens, Kroger, Publix, etc.) for our closet. And always, men’s winter clothing! Donations may be brought to the church on Sunday or during the week (call Ruth before you come, 615-271-2600).

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CHURCH FAMILY NEWS

PRAYER WALL Our prayer wall is located on the table at the back of the church. You may take a tag (in a box on the table), write out your prayer need, and place it on a nail in the wall. On Tuesdays and Thursdays the Lead Team and Prayer Team pray over all the concerns submitted. We welcome people from our congregation to submit concerns and to read and pray over the concerns of our church body.

HOLIDAY SCHEDULEThe Church Office and Day Care will be closed Thursday-Friday, November 23-24 for Thanksgiving.

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McKENDREE GIVING Your financial gifts and donations are always appreciated. Consider adding McKendree UMC to your bill pay account. Our address is: 523 Church Street, Nashville, TN 37219. Online giving is available at www.McKendreeNashville.com/give/financialgifts/. You may also text your giving! Just text the amount you would like to give to 615-375-4049. The first time you give you will be prompted to visit a secure URL. Just follow the prompts and enter your information.

Finding McKendree

The McKendree Parking Center Garage

is located at 140 6th Avenue North, between Church and Commerce Streets. Sixth Avenue North runs one way from Church Street.We're on the left as you go down the hill. Parking is free for all events at McKendree on Sunday mornings and after 5pm on Wednesday evenings. (On Wednesday evenings you will need to take a parking ticket from the garage attendant and have it stamped at the church.) The entrance to the church is located beside the disability parking area, a stairwell and an elevator are on the 4th Floor of the garage which is painted purple with images of Johnny Cash.
You are also welcome to walk and use our front entrance, located at 523 Church Street. Many downtown residents utilize this option.